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J40 BJO

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 80,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Aug 2024 80,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,025 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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J40 BJO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 BJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J40 BJO registered?

J40 BJO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 August 2014.

Is J40 BJO safe to buy?

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